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19 <br /> 1 Natural Resources (DENR) have gone through some cutbacks, and this monitoring is vital for <br /> 2 them to find out what the end result should be. She said the UNRBA has been at the table, and <br /> 3 working with the various groups has been beneficial. She said the State has taken notice, and <br /> 4 is using this as an example statewide. She said UNRBA has also been in the education <br /> 5 business with developers and staff about how to implement these rules successfully. <br /> 6 Chair McKee said he has heard many complimentary comments from other counties <br /> 7 about Pam Hemminger's leadership as Chair of UNRBA. He said the fear from the agricultural <br /> 8 community is that the burden of these reductions would come at the top of the lake, but that <br /> 9 fear has been toned down. <br /> 10 Pam Hemminger said Raleigh is asking for a bigger water allocation out of Falls Lake, <br /> 11 and the UNRBA has researched extensively the implications this would have on all of their <br /> 12 monitoring. She said Raleigh will receive an answer to this question in June 2016. <br /> 13 Chair McKee said the need for an additional water source in Raleigh is driven by the <br /> 14 population growth. <br /> 15 Commissioner Jacobs asked if the group has had a discussion about Raleigh and <br /> 16 Durham protecting land in the upper Eno using the same model for Falls Lake. <br /> 17 Pam Hemminger said Raleigh participates with the Upper Neuse River Basin Initiative <br /> 18 and has contributed to some studies. She said Durham has reallocated some resources <br /> 19 including some monitoring stations. <br /> 20 Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a plan going forward to purchase conservation <br /> 21 easements in agricultural areas or to help protect natural areas in the upper part of the water <br /> 22 shed close to the municipalities. <br /> 23 Tom Davis said with the potential BMPs, land conservation is included. He said it will be <br /> 24 a great help if DWR approves a nutrient reduction credit for land conservation. <br /> 25 Commissioner Jacobs said that would bring funds to bear. <br /> 26 Pam Hemminger said they would get a better benefit by bringing funds to bear. <br /> 27 Commissioner Jacobs noted a spelling mistake on page 10. <br /> 28 Pam Hemminger said she had been the Chair of the UNRBA for six years, and it is <br /> 29 important that someone other than Raleigh or Durham be in a leadership position. She is <br /> 30 willing to train a new commissioner for a year or so, if needed. She is concerned about Orange <br /> 31 County's interest in the UNRBA as the County has so much more agricultural issues. She will <br /> 32 respect any decision the Board makes and would be happy to continue serving, but it is a large <br /> 33 time commitment. She said it has been a wonderful experience, but a potential new <br /> 34 representative would need to be brought up to speed. <br /> 35 John Roberts said the UNRBA bylaws do not require anyone to roll off the Board over a <br /> 36 period of time, and there is no conflict of interest. He said the decision is up to the BOCC, <br /> 37 noting the BOCC appoints a Director and two alternate directors. <br /> 38 Commissioner Jacobs asked the term limits of the Chair's office. <br /> 39 Pam Hemminger said her officer term is done every January, and her term on the Board <br /> 40 is for three years. <br /> 41 Chair McKee said Pam Hemminger's offer to train a new appointee is a helpful one. <br /> 42 Commissioner Rich asked if this appointment will come up in the near future. <br /> 43 Chair McKee said the appointment would come up in December since Pam <br /> 44 Hemminger's term ends at the end of November. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 4. Orange Well Net (OWN) Update <br /> 47 Tom Davis made the following PowerPoint presentation, and reviewed the background <br /> 48 information below: <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Orange Well Net <br />